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36 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 3Q INC. 1707 Quincy Avenue, Unit #159, Naperville, IL 60540 TEL 630-405-8492 FAX 630-839-0990 EMAIL sales@3q-inc.com WEB www.3q-inc.com 3Q - UNLIKE ANY OTHER FASTENER INDUSTRY COMPANY 3Q, Inc. was started in order to support fastener distribution with programs to enhance inventory management during the financial crisis of 2008. The tradition continues over 10 years later with products and services unlike any other company in the fastener industry. Our goal is to provide a single part number solution with inventory programs to improve customer service and profitability. Our updated website is the link to all the programs and services 3Q, Inc. currently provides customers in North America. Remote Managed Inventory Program: This is the premier VMI program for the fastener distributor looking for inventory turns and risk reduction to provide the highest level of customer service. Increasing your bottom line is important, but so is having the capital to grow your business. Imagine the inventory asset account being lower and the cash on hand account being higher all while maintaining excellent customer service levels. We have the answer - 3Q, Inc. Remote Managed Inventory. Value Added Services: Secondary processes are nothing new to 3Q, Inc. Our proven supply chain secondary processes allow 3Q, Inc. to provide a complete single part number in the carton, labeled and ready to ship to your customer. Our customers enjoy reduced risk, no inventory loss and known cost with overall reduction in soft cost. 3Q, Inc. is located in the Chicago area and has relationships with the very best sources for plating, painting, coatings, sorting, drilling and so much more. After all the secondary processes are finished – are you in need of kitting or polybagging? Our in-house Packaging and Assembly can complete the job to your specifications. Stop funding the freight companies and turn to 3Q, Inc. for a complete solution. Direct Import Services: Fastener products delivered to your dock with a true and contracted landed cost. Change in currency? Not a problem. Overseas freight increases? Not a problem. Raw material increases? Not a problem. Your cost is locked in! Our unique relationship with fastener manufacturers extends beyond the standard buy/sell purchasing agreements. 3Q, Inc. has invested ownership in our overseas sources. We understand the structure and management of the global fastener supply chain. 3Q, Inc. has the long-term relationships that have earned the respect of our supply base. We reduce the risk and provide unquestionable value to the fastener distributor. Why not contact us today and see how we can help your company break out of the old and try something new. You might end up saying the same thing a fastener buyer said last year. “3Q, Inc. is the best thing to happen to this purchasing department in over 20 years and we have some great suppliers.” BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE 3Q INC

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 37 KEY BELLEVILLES, INC. We are the largest Disc Spring Manufacturer! • Complete size range from .236” to 36” O.D. & 3” Thick • Largest Raw Material and Finished Inventory in the World • We manufacture Metric Parts to DIN Specs • Complete Line of Stainless and Inconel Parts • 10,000 Different Sizes in Stock Call toll free from anywhere in the U.S. and Canada at: Phone: 1-800-245-3600 • Fax: 1-800-847-1672 Key Bellevilles, Inc. 100 Key Lane • Leechburg, PA 15656-9531 U.S.A. Phone: 724-295-5111 • Fax: 724-295-2570 www.keybellevilles.com • e-mail: sales@keybellevilles.com Visit Our Website or Call for a FREE Engineering CD